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item

[ahy-tuhm, ahy-tem] / ˈaɪ təm, ˈaɪ tɛm /


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"The public's favourite item of the 20 or so things I have made has to be the five-foot long HB 2 pencil," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

On Tuesday, Delta said baggage fees will increase by $10 each for the first two items, to $45 for the first item and to $55 for a second item.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Realistic images can reduce a retailer’s return rates, and if an item is what a shopper wants, it can boost sales, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

After analyzing shirts from several retailers, undergraduate researchers found that every item tested exceeded U.S. federal safety limits for lead.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Aru had the sneaking suspicion that the stolen item everyone was looking for just might be a golden bow.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi